Meet the Staff

Autumn Galbraith, MSN, APN, WHNP-BC

Autumn Galbraith is our Board Certified Women's Health Nurse Practitioner. Autumn is a graduate of the University of Tennessee with both a Bachelor's and Master's of Science in Nursing. She specializes in Women's Healthcare and has a background in postpartum and newborn nursing, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and ambulatory infusion therapy. In addition to fertility services, Autumn provides annual exams, Pap Smears, hormone therapy, and management/treatment of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), pelvic pain, and endometriosis, just to name a few. She is a native of the Knoxville area and is happy to be practicing here. Please call to schedule an appointment or click here to use our contact form.

Mari Campbell, LPN

Mari Campbell is a Licensed Practical Nurse who serves as our OB/GYN Nurse. She is a Knoxville native and has made nursing a lifetime career. Mari has great experience in the area of women's healthcare and has assisted hundreds of patients with all of their medical needs from achieving pregnancy to providing general women's healthcare.

Carol Sommerfelt, ELD, is our embryologist and andrologist. Carol is a graduate of Ohio State University and has resided in TN since 1982. Carol has numerous years of experience in the areas of human reproduction and assisted reproductive technologies and has been involved in the fertility field since 1977. Prior to joining Dr. Keenan, Carol was the laboratory director and embryologist for over 10 years at UT Medical Center in Memphis, TN. Carol handles all the IVF laboratory procedures including fresh IVF and frozen/thawed embryo transfers. She also schedules and performs male fertility testing including complex semen analysis testing, antisperm antibody testing, and sperm cryopreservation for oncology patients. Having been involved with the initial establishment of the NEDC in 2003, Carol is responsible for the procurement and storage of the donated embryos as well as assuring that both donating and receiving couples have completed the necessary steps to either donate their embryos or receive donated embryos. Carol also acts in an advisory position under several DHHS grants for the dissemination of information on embryo donation and adoption.

Lynda McCollum, RN, IVF Nurse Coordinator

Lynda McCollum is our IVF Nurse Coordinator. She assists our IVF patients and NEDC patients with medication protocols, lab results, and embryo transfer procedures. She is originally from Townsend and currently lives in Maryville. She is married and has two sons and two grandchildren. Her background is in hospital-based medical oncology, but she is enjoying the transition to the world of fertility. She has a compassionate heart, is always welcoming, and would be happy to answer any of your questions with a smile.

Sandra Partilla, RN

Sandra Partilla, RN is a registered nurse who is joining us part time to assist with our increasingly busy schedules. She previously worked at Children's Hospital, and will be assisting both Mari and Lynda with phone calls, lab orders, and prescription refills. She will also be helping to bring patients back to the exam rooms and prepare them for their visits with Dr. Keenan and nurse practitioner, Autumn Galbraith. Sandra is very friendly and eager to help. We hope you will join us in welcoming her.

D. La 'Jean Robinson, BSN, RN, MBA, Practice Manager

La 'Jean has been working in the healthcare field for over 30 years. Her background as a registered nurse and her business experience in hospital administration and company ownership has positioned her well for the dynamics of our growing practice in a multifaceted healthcare system. Being a native of the Deep South, La 'Jean and her old plump Scottie dog both find the cooler temperatures of Knoxville as inviting and welcoming as the people of Tennessee. Please feel free to contact her with any financial needs or practice inquiries.

Taylor Taylor, Front Office Coordinator

Our Front Office Coordinator, Taylor, ensures that your visit to the Southeastern Center for Fertility and Reproductive Surgery is pleasant while coordinating your care with Dr. Keenan and nurse practitioner, Autumn Galbraith, WHNP-BC. Taylor is a Tennessee Native and is married with 2 daughters. She enjoys spending time with her family. Taylor schedules appointments that are convenient to your schedule and is happy to file your insurance claims. You will find that Taylor delivers courteous and efficient information and scheduling services.

Chrissy Burton, Receptionist

Autumn Galbraith is our Board Certified Women's Health Nurse Practitioner. Autumn is a graduate of the University of Tennessee with both a Bachelor's and Master's of Science in Nursing. She specializes in Women's Healthcare and has a background in postpartum and newborn nursing, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and ambulatory infusion therapy. In addition to fertility services, Autumn provides annual exams, Pap Smears, hormone therapy, and management/treatment of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), pelvic pain, and endometriosis, just to name a few. She is a native of the Knoxville area and is happy to be practicing here. Please call to schedule an appointment or click here to use our contact form.

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